spirits 1 of 2

plural of spirit

spirits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spirit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
  • Maggi said investigators believe the victim was shot inside the home around 8 a.m., shortly before Godinez allegedly went to the liquor store and fired a gun there.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Cops released surveillance footage of the suspect inside what appears to be a liquor store, carrying a brown briefcase.
    Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The statement added that he was specifically charged with disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol in public and possession of cocaine.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Among the top offenders are alcohol, coffee, tea, chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and spicy foods.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Those who want a bite of booze can also go for the Solid Dirty Martini, a bespoke jello shot served in a martini glass, made by Brooklyn brand Solid Wiggles.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • But still, the agave spirit is crucial to this melange of booze.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The package includes free breakfast for your plus-one (no more sneaking snacks away from the conference), a signature drink each night (perfect for unwinding after your workday ends), and 1,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Patrons get the opportunity to try more drinks without breaking the bank or getting overserved in the midst of a cocktail bar crawl.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The scene captures the essence of a property that opened with grand ambitions but now finds itself on the selling block.
    Jackie Snow, Quartz, 15 Mar. 2025
  • But when Lynch’s camera captures them in the vehicle’s back seat, the wholesome mood suddenly shifts.
    Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Little Wolf, which is set to open in mid-May, will feature a menu of about 50 American single malt whiskies to start, along with rum and agave spirits.
    Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Food, Wine and Fete Miami, FL – May 17 In Miami, May’s Food, Wine and Fete event promises a day of sun, rum, and wining.
    Mariette Williams, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The device was created with an empty apple cider vinegar glass bottle, a towel and gasoline.
    Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Towering mounds of textiles sprawl across the terrain, with some garments—price tags still intact—entangled among plastic bags, bottles, and other waste.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Today, as new hotels are beginning to open here—particularly along the coast—travelers of all kinds are discovering Alentejo’s many pleasures, from its rich history and unspoiled nature to its celebrated food and wine.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The most notable wines from the north, all Syrah-dominant, are Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas, Cote-Rotie, and Saint Joseph.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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